Here is one of my relief carvings.  The pattern was graciously given to me by a carver in Canada.  It is the first relief carving I did.   The pattern is a station of the cross "when Jesus meets His Mother".

Beautiful piece. The detail is amazing especially the emotion shown in their faces. Well done.

With a piece like this it becomes the Maker yet had a purpose and mission for you here.

Thanks for the post.

Grandpadav, it was inspired by my near death experience in 2010.  I'm Catholic and Mary is very special to me as a result of my experience.  So, yes, the Maker is in the drivers seat!

3 minutes ago, pdexter said:

Grandpadav, it was inspired by my near death experience in 2010.

IMHO, very obvious in the facial detail....full of emotion, compassion & empathy. Appreciate the post and the background story. 

nice carving.

 

(debates getting into a theological discussion....)

2 minutes ago, DAB said:

nice carving.

 

(debates getting into a theological discussion....)

I suppose one could choose that view if so inclined...I personally see it as a deeply inspired artist who understands the depth for the motivation and purpose of the creation and desires to share such. But I'm no art critic nor formally trained in that discipline so it's plausible I missed the mark. Regardless, it's a great piece IMHO with a great story.

Beautiful.

I did not intend any debate into theological ideas.  You are correct in assessing my motivation.  We all experience life as a journey...and perhaps death as well.

Beautifully rendered figures in your relief carving. 

The finished flamingo is just awesome. 

19 minutes ago, pdexter said:

I did not intend any debate into theological ideas.  You are correct in assessing my motivation.  We all experience life as a journey...and perhaps death as well.

It is hazardous to guess the motivation of another if they don't tell you.  So I'll just quote Paul:

 

1 Cor 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

 

Do everything to the glory of God.  Including carving wood.

 

May God richly bless you and your endeavors.

26 minutes ago, pdexter said:

when we got married, the next morning some relatives had planted several plastic, pink flamingos in our front yard.  welcome to the family.

beautiful...

That is some great work. Carving faces and figures is not in my skill set. Did you put these pics in the Gallery?

20 hours ago, pdexter said:

I did not intend any debate into theological ideas.

None was taken. The Stations of the Cross are near and dear to my own religion and faith and heart. Thank you for a wonderful depiction dexter.

6 hours ago, Gerald said:

That is some great work. Carving faces and figures is not in my skill set. Did you put these pics in the Gallery?

Yes.  A professional carver in Canada shared the pattern with me.  It was fun to carve as well as difficult.  He did all of the stations for a church.  All of them are beautiful.

On ‎10‎/‎3‎/‎2018 at 3:46 PM, pdexter said:

We all experience life as a journey...and perhaps death as well.

Death is not the end of the journey, just a rest stop.

On 10/4/2018 at 4:03 AM, Grandpadave52 said:

Beautiful piece. The detail is amazing especially the emotion shown in their faces. Well done.

With a piece like this it becomes the Maker yet had a purpose and mission for you here.

Thanks for the post.

Beautiful magical piece of carving

On 10/3/2018 at 4:46 PM, pdexter said:

I did not intend any debate into theological ideas.  You are correct in assessing my motivation.  We all experience life as a journey...and perhaps death as well.

...art for arts sake...nothing more...the subject matter, should NOT make a difference. Only the beauty of the finished product.

 

I shouldn't have the right to complain if you carved a cat, just because I may not like cats. I believe most or all of us would not be offended by this type of subject matter. What is most important is the passion and talent that the artist displays in the finished product.

 

Beautiful display of your talent, Nick. Especially, as your first attempt.

Now he is getting into the Darwin stuff with the pink birdie.  Ain't life Hell????